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Conservation Development and the Land Gift Proposal
From the Board of Directors on October 30, 2026 As communicated previously to the public, NCV has presented concepts for an attainable housing development on its 25-acre parcel off Camp Haven Road and M22 with the possibility of up to 20 attainable homes on the entire site, including a portion of open space for passive recreation. While continuing to move ahead with this housing approach, NCV has also recently shared a concept to donate a portion of these 25 acres to Leelana
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NCV Update, September 2026
Statement made by request of The Leelanau Ticker on September 10, 2026 New Community Vision continues to be immensely grateful for the broad community support and the partnership of the Grand Traverse Band in accomplishing our goal of protecting environmentally significant land as a nature preserve and setting aside an upland parcel to contribute to the need for attainable housing. As we have stated from the outset, we support the ongoing stewardship of preserved lakeshore
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Updates from Donor Appreciation Event on June 25, 2025
New Community Vision celebrated the successful completion of the $10 million campaign to purchase 200+ acres between Omena and Northport...
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NCV Board receives award from the Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council
Press release from New Community Vision Dated: May 19th 2025 The all-volunteer board of New Community Vision (NCV) is the proud...
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NCV Announces Property Closing
Official Press Release Issue date: December 30, 2024 New Community Vision (NCV) and The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa...
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NCV Board Update: Sept 18, 2024
We are thrilled to tell you that we are making good progress on reaching our fundraising goal to acquire and preserve the former Timber...
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NCV Board Update: August 2, 2024
We have an important update for you and an invitation to help us achieve success. From its founding as a 501(c)3 non-profit two years...
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NCV efforts to benefit from a multimillion federal grant
Press Release • July 18, 2024 • New Community Vision’s 2-year effort to acquire and preserve the former Timber Shores property is
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NCV Stages Successful Open House Event with Progress Update
Official press release: Thursday 27th June 2024 More than 100 people attended a special open house event Monday evening (June 24th)...
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New Community Vision and Peninsula Housing to Collaborate on Attainable Housing Effort
New Community Vision (NCV) and Peninsula Housing (PH) have announced their intention to closely cooperate
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May 2024 Update
We have lots of updates about NCV's progress to share. Want to support us?
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NCV Statement Regarding the EGLE Permit Approval for Proposed RV Park
On March 26th 2024, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) executed the permit for a wastewater discharge...
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Statement from NCV on the Passing of Frederick "Fred” Gordon
New Community Vision recently learned the sad news that Fred Gordon, the owner of the former Timber Shores property, has passed away. ...
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End of Year Update
Renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead famously said "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the...
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Comment on RV Park Waste Permit Hearing
New Community Vision confirms our ongoing efforts to purchase the former Timber Shores property are still very much on track. In parallel...
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Progress Update
THANK YOU for your incredible support! In just over six weeks, nearly 400 of you have supported us in our urgent campaign appeal. While...
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Comment from NCV regarding the EGLE Public Notice for Timber Shores RV Park Wastewater Treatment App
New Community Vision confirms our ongoing efforts and intent to purchase the former Timber Shores property is still very much on track....
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Livingston Taylor Benefit Concert Press Release
SINGER, SONGWRITER LIVINGSTON TAYLOR PERFORMS TO BENEFIT A NEW VISION FOR CRITICAL LAKESHORE PARCEL Singer, songwriter Livingston Taylor...
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